Disney Unveils Teaser for Live-Action Moana

Disney has unveiled the first teaser trailer for its live-action adaptation of the 2016 animated hit Moana, offering an early glimpse into the film's vibrant world of Polynesian adventure and ocean voyages. The trailer, released on November 17, 2025, features newcomer Catherine Lagaʻaia as the titular wayfinder and Dwayne Johnson reprising his role as the demigod Maui, with the movie slated for theatrical release on July 10, 2026.

The brief teaser sets a nostalgic yet refreshed tone, showcasing sweeping ocean vistas and island landscapes reminiscent of the original film. It includes a new rendition of the iconic song "How Far I'll Go," with Lagaʻaia seen preparing for her journey across the sea. Johnson appears momentarily as Maui, diving into the waves before transforming into a bird, highlighting the demigod's mythical abilities. While the footage reveals little of the full plot, it captures the essence of Moana's quest to restore balance to her island of Motunui and its people, following the core storyline of the animated version where the young chief's daughter ventures beyond her reef with Maui's help.

Directed by Thomas Kail, the adaptation is scripted by Jared Bush and...